Bedford, TX vs Knightdale, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bedford
75.5
#446 nationally
Knightdale
69.4
#1217 nationally
Bedford leads in crime level (3.9 vs 5.3). Bedford leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 26.2 min). Bedford leads in cost of living index (106 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | Knightdale, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 69.4 (#1217) |
| Population | 48,370 | 20,275 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $370,252 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $79,364 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+25.6 |
Data coverage note: Knightdale is missing data for 1 metric that Bedford has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75.5 Score
Bedford, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,909
Population
48,370
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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D+
69.4 Score
Knightdale, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$370,252
Population
20,275
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$79,364
Southeast
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